SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC
AI Summary
Special Olympics Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives aligned with its mission, having provided $55.2 million in grants to 96 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Special Olympics Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Special Olympics
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC
$17.4M
4%
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS
$17.4M
4%
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK INC
$16M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
68
Median 1st year grant
$146.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$198.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC?
No. SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC give?
SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $146 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC make each year?
In 2024, SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $55.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC fund recently?
In 2024, SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC, SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS, and SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC?
SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.